Mailing & Enumerator’s Method(s) - Suitability, Merits, Demerits
02:01 Mailing method
06:35 Enumerator’s method
Learning Outcomes:-
Through this
module, you will gain understanding on:-
● Some statistical methods/modes of
collecting Basic (primary) Data:-
D) Information through Questionnaires and Schedules
D-i) Mailing Method
D-ii) Enumerator’s Method
D)
Information through Questionnaires and Schedules -
● The investigator prepares a questionnaire keeping in view the objective of the enquiry
D-i) Mailing Method-
● Questionnaires are mailed to the informants
● A letter is attached giving the purpose of enquiry
● The informant notes the answers against the questions
● Returns the completed questionnaire to the investigator
Suitability-
● Very wide study area
● Educated informants
Merits-
1. Economical
2. Original and fairly reliable method
3. Wide coverage of study area
Demerits-
1. No interest in filling questionnaires
2. Failure to return the questionnaire
3. Sending incomplete answers
4. Lack of flexibility in questions
5. Usage Limited only to educated informants
6. Accurate answers may not be offered to difficult questions
D-ii)
Enumerator’s Method-
● Enumerator himself approaches the informant with the questionnaire
● Questionnaire is filled by the enumerator himself by putting questions (Schedule)
● Enumerator himself fills the questionnaire (hereby, Schedule) after seeking information from the informant
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Investigator - ● A person who plans and conducts an empirical investigation independently or with the help of others Enumerator - ● A person who actually collects the desired statistical information ● Trained personnel hired by the investigator for field work Respondent - ● Person who answers or responds to the set of questions included in the questionnaire Questionnaire - ● The answers are to be recorded/written by the respondents themselves Schedule - ● Answers are to be written/recorded by the enumerators specifically hired for the purpose ● Informants only supply information |
Suitability-
● Large investigation field
● Need for specialized and skilled investigators
● Investigators are familiar with local language and cultural norms of informants
Merits-
1. Wide area coverage
2. Illiterates can furnish the required information
3. Fairly accurate results
4. Enumerators are impartial to the nature of information that they obtain
5. Completeness of Schedules
Demerits-
1. Expensive method, Not suitable for private investigation
2. Competent enumerators may not be available
3. The process of Investigation becomes time consuming if enumerators need specialized training for particular investigation
4. Biased enumerators lead to inaccurate data
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Information through Questionnaires and Schedules, Mailing & Enumerator’s Methods - Suitability, Merits, Demerits | Meaning of Terms - Investigator, Enumerator, Respondent, Questionnaire, Schedule, Statistical methods/modes of collecting Basic (primary) Data | 11th Commerce | by @statomics11comm
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